X Factor’s promise of a ‘big twist’ on live shows sparks Twitter speculation

As The X Factor’s final 16 contestants were picked by judges
Tulisa Contostavlos,
Kelly Rowland,
Gary Barlow and
Louis Walsh,
Dermot O’Leary’s promise that viewers can expect a ‘big twist’ has set tongues wagging.

The X Factor team appears to have surprise in store for us (Picture: ITV)

After Dermot’s mention of the mysterious twist, viewers immediately began to speculate about what shocks X Factor bosses might have in store for them, following last year’s move to invite extra contestants back for the live shows.

Some were more scathing of the show as they pondered the ‘big twist’. One fan joked: ‘I hope the big twist in The X Factor next week is that the whole thing gets cancelled.Another mused: ‘I hope the big twist is that they will be judged on their singing. Would be nice.’

Viewers will find out what the shocking twist is this weekend, when the X Factor live shows launch with a two-hour special beginning at 7.30pm on Saturday on ITV1.